Garment carrier



C. T. BATTS,

GARMENT CARRIER Aug. 16, 1927.

Filed Sept. 24, 1925 5 BY a 7 6% ATTORNEYJ Patented Aug. 16, 1927.

UNITED STATES CARL T. BATTS, 0F GRAND RAPIDS,.MICHIGAN.

GARMENT CARRIER.

Application filed September 24, 1925.

This invention relates to improved extension garment carriers.

The objects of the invention are to provide such a structure which is very compact and strong, economical of the space in the cabinet, easy to operate, and very accessible, and economical to produce.

Objects pertaining to details will appear from the detailed description to follow. The invention is pointed out and defined in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this application, in which: I

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my 1mproved extension garment carrier partlally extended, the cabinet ceiling and wall being indicated by diagram.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal detail vertical sectional view through the structure, taken on line 2-2 of Figs. 3 and 4, showing the structure in nearly closed position.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2, showing the large G-shaped bracket principally in full lines.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view taken on line 44 of Fig. 2, showing the guide roller structure for the inner end of the extensible member and the arrangement thereof on the support.

Fig. 5 is aview similar to Fig. 3 of a modification.

In the drawing, similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

The parts will be identified by their numerals of reference. 1 is the slidable extensible member of my improved extension garment carrier, provided with the usual handle 2 at its outer end. Theslide is of inverted channel form. 3 is the fixed member or slide support, also of channel form open on its upper side and disposed within and telescoping within the extensible member 1. The slide 1 extends downwardly and is inwardly-turned, as flanges 11, 11, for engaging the slide support 3. The bottom of the slide support 3 is perfectly flat at 31, forming a track both inside and outside for the guide and carrier rollers at the inner end of the slidable'memberl. The sides of the Serial No. 58,266.

on which the upper inner portion 10 of the slide 1 travels. A bracket 4 supports the inner end of the fixed member 3. The G- shaped bracket 5 formed of a plate of sheet metal is secured by rivets 51 to the under side of the outer end of the support 3, as appears in Fig. 3. v I

At the inner end of the extensible member 1 is a yoke 12 embracing the same and extending downwardly into supporting cars 13, between which is an anti-friction roller 14 carried on the cross pintle 14 and adapted to travel in engagement with the under side of the support 3.

Within the channel slide 1 is also a bracket 15 embracing anti-friction roller 16 which is carried on the cross pintle 16' (see Fig. 4). Both these -brackets are secured by rivets 17 to the top portion 10 of the slidable extensible' member 1.

From this description it will be observed that the upper anti-friction roller is entirely embraced within the side walls of the channel shaped support 3 and that a single small roller is exposed as the guide on the under side, making a very compact structure which is very easy to operate when loaded with garments hung thereon. The G-shaped support 5 enables any style garment hook to be made use of. However, I do not claim broadly the G-bracket support'as it is of the prior art, but desire to claim the special arrangement of devices adapted for use in that connection and in combination therewith.

My improved construction of channel slide and channel support might be used without the anti-friction rollers, but it would be much more difficult to operate." The parts may be tubular (see Fig. 5). The particular design I have produced embraces and conceals the rollers, making a very compact and effective structure. I therefore desire to claim the structure broadly and also specifically, as pointed out in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In an extension garment carrier the combination of an extensible slide member of inverted U-shaped channel form with the flanges extended inwardly at the under side, a handle at the front thereof, a fixed support for the said member comprising a channel bar open on its upper side and-grooved to telescope with said slide and its flanges, an anti-friction roller at the front end thereof on which the said slide travels, an external bracket at the rear of said slide extending downwardly into ears, and an antifriction roller on a pintle between said ears beneath the said support, a bracket secured within the inner end of said channel shaped slide and in ears depending within the groove of the said support, an anti-friction roller on a pintle between said ears secured thereto, a bracket for the inner end of the fixed support, and a G-shaped bracket for the outer end of said fixed support, all 00- acting as described for the purpose specified.

2. In an extension garment carrier, the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel-shaped bar, a slide support of channel form opening upward and telescoping within the said slide, a bracket for the rear end thereof and a Gshaped bracket for the front end thereof, an anti-friction roller on the front end of said support, and a bracket at the rear end of the slide with downwardly depending ears carrying an external anti-friction roller and with down- W-ardly projecting ears carrying an internal anti-friction roller, as specified.

3. In an extension garment carrier the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel shaped bar, a fixed slide support of channel forni opening upward and telescoping within the said slide, a fixed G-shaped bracket for the front end of said support secured to its under side, an antifric-tion roller on the front end of said support, and a bracket at the rear end of the slide with downwardly depending ears carrying an external anti-friction roller disposed to travel on the under side of said support, as specified.

4. In an extension garment carrier the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel shaped bar, afixed slide support of channel form opening upward and telescoping within the said slide, and a fixed Gshaped bracket for the front end of said support secured to its under side, an anti-friction rolleron the front end of said support, and a bracket at the rear end of the slide with downwardly depending ears carrying an internal anti-friction roller disposed to travel on the under side of said support, as specified.

5. In an extension garment carrier the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel shaped bar, a fixed slide support of channel form opening upward and telescoping within the said slide, a bracket for the rear end of the slide and embracing the under side of said support and a fixed G- shaped bracket for the front end of said support secured to its under side, and an antifriction roller on the front end of said support, as specified.

6. In an extension garment carrier, the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel shaped bar, a fixedslide support of channel form opening upward and telescoping within the said slide, and a bracket for the rear end of the slide and embracing the under side of said support and a fixed G-shaped bracket for the front end of said support secured to its under side, as specified.

7. In an extension garment carrier the combination of a slide comprising an inverted channel shaped bar with inturned edges, a fixed slide support telescoping within the said slide and conformed to said edges, and a bracket for the rear end of the slide and embracing the under side of said support and a fixed Cir-shaped bracket for the front end of said support secured to its under side, as specified. 1 Inlwitness whereof I havehereunto set my ianc.

CARL T. BATTS. 

